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    Vintage 45-70 brass small primer

    Steve here... Just picked up about 50 of these at a gun show this morning. They are new primed I believe 45-70 cases. Any idea how old they are.They have small primers. Pic of the inside shows the brass coming back up the side of the case.
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    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...-for-the-45-70

    Quote Originally Posted by w30wcf View Post
    The early .45-70 "Marlin Safety" black powder cartridge used small primers. At that time apparently they were concerned that the recoil might set off a large primer.

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    So is it old or new... I milled one open. looks to be a folded head
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    They would be pre 1930's
    2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

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    Great thanks
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    2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    "Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of different perspectives? Because if not, there’s absolutely no point."
    – Amber Veal

    "The Highest form of ignorance is when your reject something you don't know anything about".
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